Man Utd transfer news LIVE: De Jong bid plans, Sesko alternative listed, Ronaldo latest

Manchester United's long-winded Frenkie de Jong transfer saga shows no sign of coming to an end soon,

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with the Barcelona midfielder still seeming reluctant to make

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The switch to Old Trafford. That is despite Barcelona's best efforts

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To force him out in a bid to balance the books after a summer of hefty spending.

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Xavi has refused to shut down talk of De Jong joining United,

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But Chelsea are also planning to make an offer and are understood

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To be the Dutchman's preferred destination.

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